Care at Home Worker

We are looking for staff who really care about people and are keen to make a

positive difference to lives. Compassion, flexibility, conscientiousness and common

sense are qualities that we are looking for. In turn, staff can expect good support,

clear guidance and the benefits of working for an organisation that looks after its staff

and is committed to their professional development.

To provide flexible, high quality personal care and support, including health related support, to people living in Bristol who have a wide range of care and health related needs. This is a seven day service which is available between 7.00 am – 10.00 pm. Care at Home Workers will work on a rota, tailored to hours of work and customer needs. Weekend working will be required.

Duties

1. Provide high standards of personal care including some health care tasks (according to

26. As the service expands, there may be a requirement to undertake waking and sleeping night shifts as and when required (agreed well in advance with staff unless emergency

cover is required).

Health Related Care

27. Once the employee has completed training and has been assessed as competent,

Care at Home Workers will also be required to undertake health related care tasks

which may include:

 Check blood sugar levels;

 Change simple dressings;

 Administer ear and eye drops;

 Peg feeding;

 Drug administration.

Based within the local community our Care at
Home Workers provide essential support to older people in their own homes. Since
2012 the service has experienced continued growth, supporting people with the
day-to-day things like getting up and getting to bed, delivering personal care,
medication support, helping with meal times, light cleaning duties, changing
bed linen, companionship,
community access and shopping.

Contracted hours - we pay for all hours
worked and for travel time between customers.

Mileage is also paid for all travel between
customers locations.

Own transport and driving licence
essential.

Full time, part time and bank opportunities available, to include evenings and weekends.

St Monica Trust
provides high-quality, innovative care and support for older and disabled
people. We recognise that in our
changing society, as care needs increase, managing at home can become more and
more difficult for many older people. We also understand that many older people
wish to remain living in their own home for as long as possible.

Care at Home delivers
tailored support and care to individuals within their own homes, when they need
it. We support people with the
day-to-day things like: getting up and getting to bed, delivering personal
care, helping with meal times, light cleaning duties, changing bed linen and
shopping. Under the guidance of a
Senior, Care at Home Workers may also administer medication and deliver other
complex health-related activities including end of life care. Companionship is also an important part of
our Care at Home service; going out for a walk or perhaps being accompanied to
appointments and activities. Delivering a service that is led by the needs and
preferences of our customers, enabling them to continue to live at home, means
the roles we offer are varied and interesting. Not to mention of course, at
times, challenging.

What
we’re looking for:

Naturally you’ll be a
kind, punctual and friendly person, able to strike up conversation and have a
positive and professional communication style. You’ll hold a great regard
for maintaining dignity and respect and ensuring choice and control in the way
your service is provided.

If you are ready for
this new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can find more
details about the role and the person we are looking for, through the role
profile, which is available on our website.

How
to apply:

Click on apply, where
you can submit an application through our website.